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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,124.90 and 475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,124.90 and 475.78 is: 713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,124.90 = 475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,124.90 = 475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,124.90 × 475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 535,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,204.92/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.57

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